§ Fitment Guide

Husqvarna 36 chain size & replacement chart

The Husqvarna 36 takes a 3/8" Low Profile™ pitch, .043" / .050" gauge chain. Below: every factory bar length with its exact drive-link count, cross-referenced to Oregon part numbers, plus the OEM parts list.

Fitment matrix

Bar length	Pitch	Gauge	Drive links	Oregon chains	Bars / combos
12"	3/8" Low Profile™	.043" / .050"	45	91PX045G 91VXL045X2 91VXL045G S45	124MLEA041 120SXEA041 120DGEA041 120SDEA041 105698 27792
13"	.325"	.050" / .058"	—	—	130MLBK041 130MLBK095 130TXLBK095 138PXLBK095 138RNBK095 138SLBK095
14"	3/8" Low Profile or 3/8" Low Profile™	.043" / .050"	52	90PX052G 91PX052G 91VXL052X2 91VXL052G S52X3 S52 S52T	144MLEA041 140SXEA041 140SDEA041 140DGEA041 140SDET041 105699 27856 27856PDQ
15"	.325"	.050" / .058"	—	—	150MLBK041 150MLBK095 150TXLBK095 158PXBK095 158PXLBK095 158SLGK095 158RNBK095 158SLBK095 158VXLGK095
16"	3/8" Low Profile or 3/8" Low Profile™ or .325" or 3/8"	.043" / .050" / .058"	56, 66	90PX056G S56X3 91PX056G 91VXL056X2 91VXL056G S56-21 S56 S56T 20BPX066G 20LGX066G 20LPX066X2 20LPX066G H66	164MLEA041 160SXEA041 160SPEA041 160SDEA041 160DGEA041 160SDET041 160MLBK041 160MLBK095 160PXBK041 160RNBK095 160TXLBK095 168PXBK095 168PXLBK095 168RNBK095 168VXLGK095 168ATMK095 623000 623000PDQ 105700 27857PDQ 27857 557505
18"	3/8" Low Profile or 3/8" Low Profile™ or .325" or 3/8"	.050" / .058"	62, 72	91PX062G 91VXL062X2 91VXL062G S62X3 S62 S62T T62X3 T62 20BPX072G 20LGX072G 20LPX072X2 20LPX072G H72	180SDEA041 180SDET041 180DGEA041 180GDBK041 180MLBK041 180MLBK095 180PXBK041 180ATMZ095 180RNBK041 180MPBK095 180TXLBK095 188PXBK095 188SFGK095 188PXLBK095 188RNBK095 188SLGK095 188VXLGK095 188ATMK095 540394 39272 39272PDQ 557504
20"	.325" or 3/8"	.050" / .058"	78	J78-21 20BPX078G 20LGX078G 20LPX078X2 20LPX078G H78T H78-21 H78 J78	200PXBK041 200TXLBK095 200RNBK095 208PXBK095 208RNBK095 208VXLGK095 200ATMZ095 208ATMK095 557503

Source: Oregon part-finder, retrieved 2026-07-06. Part numbers link to the manufacturer's spec page. Always confirm drive-link count against your current chain before ordering.

Compatible chains in our shop

Saw Chains

18 Inch Chainsaw Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .063" · $22

Saw Chains

2PC 8 in Replacement Pole Saw Chain

pitch 3/8 LP · gauge .043" · $20

How to confirm the fit

Read your bar. The pitch and gauge are stamped on the guide bar near the saw body — e.g. 3/8" LP .050".
Count drive links. Lay the old chain flat and count the teeth that ride inside the bar groove. This number must match exactly; length in inches is not enough.
Match all three. Pitch, gauge and drive-link count all have to agree with a row in the table above. Two of three is not a fit.

Measuring a chainsaw chain's gauge with a caliper

Watch: how to identify chain pitch and gauge

Oregon Products: Identifying Chain Pitch and Chain Gauge

Official video from Oregon Products, the manufacturer behind the cross-reference part numbers above.

Official Husqvarna resources

Husqvarna manuals & downloads — owner's manual for the 36, including tensioning and maintenance intervals.
Husqvarna parts diagrams (IPL) — exploded parts diagrams and OEM part numbers.

FAQ

What size chain does a Husqvarna 36 take?

The Husqvarna 36 runs a 3/8" Low Profile™ pitch, .043" / .050" gauge chain. Available bar lengths: 12", 13", 14", 15", 16", 18", 20". Match the drive-link count to your bar (see the table above).

How do I know which gauge my 36 chain is?

Check the number stamped on your guide bar near the tail, or measure the drive-link thickness with calipers. Common gauges for the 36 are .043" / .050", .050" / .058", .043" / .050" / .058".

Can I put a longer bar on my Husqvarna 36?

Oregon lists 12", 13", 14", 15", 16", 18", 20" bars for the 36. Stay within this range — a longer bar than the engine is rated for cuts slowly and accelerates wear.